For the County of Chester: The Oldest Record at the Chester County Archives

Chester County History Center

Take an in-depth look at the oldest record preserved at the Chester County Archives and learn about its significance over 340 years.

Chester County Government Services Center

On February 14, 1683, local residents assembled at the House of Defense for their regular court session. When the court clerk, Thomas Revell, opened the court docket, however, he did something a little different. Instead of writing “Court of Upland” like he and his predecessors had done for decades since the period of Swedish colonial rule, Revell wrote “Court held at Chester for the County of Chester.” “Chester” had now become the official name of our county government.Join us on Thursday, February 16th at noon for a unique program celebrating more than 340 years of Chester County history. The program will begin by highlighting the political establishment of Pennsylvania and Chester County. Then, we’ll turn our attention to the oldest record preserved at the Chester County Archives. We’ll look at the origins of this colonial court docket and discuss its significance. Finally, the program will conclude with the premier of a new educational video that discusses in detail the specific people, places, and events featured in the court docket.This will be a hybrid event. Attendees can join us virtually through Zoom or by reserving an in-person seat at the Chester County Government Services Center (601 Westtown RD, West Chester, PA 19382). Those individuals interested in attending in person must email CCArchives@Chesco.org to reserve a seat. Space is limited.The event is free, but registration is required. Registered attendees will be emailed the Zoom information 24 hours prior to the event. The program will be recorded, and all registered attendees will receive a link to the video recording.

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